AG Nominee Garland Says ‘No Reason’ Why Durham Shouldn’t Be Left in Place

Attorney General nominee Merrick Garland testifies during his confirmation hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee in Washington, on Feb. 22, 2021 in Washington. Drew Angerer/Getty Images

Judge Merrick Garland, President Joe Biden’s nominee for attorney general, said on Feb. 22 he sees “no reason” why special counsel John Durham shouldn’t be left in place in order to continue his investigation into the origins of the Trump-Russia probe.

Garland also declined to make any firm commitments during his confirmation hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee.